The Rivian R2 is coming, and it could be one of the best options for those who want a solid EV at a reasonable price. But how does it compare with the Kia EV6?
The Rivian R2 is finally coming. After months of rumors and speculation, Rivian finally took the wraps off of the upcoming SUV at an event in Los Angeles. The R2 is positioned as a cheaper alternative to the much-loved R1S, offering many of the standout features and design elements but at a more approachable price.
If you’re a fan of the overall design of the Rivian R1S, you’ll like the look of the Rivian R2. The newer SUV looks similar to the R1S but a little smaller. It offers the same oval-shaped headlights and a long light bar across the back. It’s still boxy and big and very modern-looking. Rivian is also touting the R2’s self-driving features. The R2 will have a generous 11 cameras and five radars dotted around its exterior, and according to Rivian, this will allow the car to drive completely hands-free and eyes-free on the highway. Of course, it remains to be seen if this is available when the R2 first comes out.
Performance The Rivian R2 isn’t out yet, and there’s still a lot we don’t know about its performance. We do know that it’ll be fast, though. According to Rivian, the R2 will be available in single-, dual-, and tri-motor variants, with the tri-motor model offering the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds. That’s pretty impressive for a car of this size.
The 2024 iteration of the Kia EV6 offers a bit more variation in range. The most you can get out of an EV6 is 310 miles, however, that’s for the slower rear-wheel driver variants with the larger battery, or the Wind RWD and GT-Line RWD models. The lowest-range model is a much lower 206 miles. Most people will want to avoid this — it’s nice that Kia is offering a performance version of the EV6, but 206 miles is simply too low. The EV6 can charge quicker than the R2 will.
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